A former NBR Rich List Aucklander says a $100 million debt led to him being declared bankrupt.

Homes became more affordable in the last three months due to lower interest rates.

There are times when investors put money into stocks or other investments without understanding the risks.

A shortage of properties listed for sale, which was thought to have been a factor in rising prices, looks to have eased last month.

Pensioners Bruce and Judy Bartle have lost their case against the finance company that lent them more than their house was worth to invest in Blue Chip.

The High Court has dismissed a claim by Whangarei pensioners Judy and Bruce Bartle that GE Money acted wrongly when it lent them money to buy a Blue Chip apartment.

Fuel taxes are rising tomorrow, putting the brakes on a good run for motorists who have enjoyed petrol price cuts of 8c a litre since last week.